Bill Becomes A Law

Who can write a bill?

• Only members of Congress

• The President and members of Congress

• Only the House Speaker and the Senate Majority Leader

• Only the President, Speaker of the House, and Senate Majority Leader

What happens to most bills in committee

• the bill dies

• they pass with amendments

• they are filibustered

• they are sent to the floor for a vote

_________is the number that must be present in order for Congress to do business

• Cloture

• quorum

• Filibuster

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• Majority vote of both houses

• The Speaker of the House and Senate Majority leader can override it

• 3/4 vote of both Houses

• 2/3 vote of both houses

What is a Bill?

• A law

• An idea for a new law

• The introduction to the Constitution

• The Legislative Branch

What is a committee?

• A group of people who meet to discuss a bill

• The President and his advisors

• The Speaker of the House

• The majority leader of the Senate

If Congress adjourns while the president is waiting 10 days to sign or veto, the bill doesn't become a law. This is known as a ______________.

• override

• pocket veto

• bill dance

• none of the above

Who can come up with an idea for a bill? Select all.

• Congress Person

• President

• Constituent

• Another Country

What is the MAIN job of Congress?

• Make laws

• Declare War

• Impeach Presidents

• Make Treaties

How many Senators in the US Senate?

• 27

• 100

• 435

• 500